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MANCHESTER MONITOR – POSITIVE OUTLOOK CONTINUES FOR BUSINESS

The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. The May edition reports Jobseeker numbers fall again; Growing sales in GM firms; Airport passenger numbers still … [Read more...]

DAMAR’S PLEDGE TO 100 STOCKPORT STUDENTS

Damar Training is pledging to help 100 Stockport students who are leaving school or college in 2014 to take the apprenticeship route to career success. They are urging growing businesses who are looking to recruit, develop and retain ambitious young people to join them in their … [Read more...]

BUSINESS BOOST FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

Childcare providers in Stockport are experiencing a boost to business as the Government opens up free childcare places to support low income families. The scheme, which was available to two year olds from families in receipt of certain benefits, is now also open to families who have an annual … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS 2014 – OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The third annual Stockport Business Awards are now open for entries and this year there are 13 award categories, with new awards such as Best Not-for-Profit Organisation and Young Business Person of the Year (under 35). Entries are open until the end of June and winners will be announced at a … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT LOVES ITS LOCAL MARKET

The ‘top of the town’ is where it’s at from May 16th-18th as Stockport Market celebrates all things market with a burst of creativity at the heart of the town. Stockport Market is taking part in ‘Love Your Local Market 2014’ led by the National Association of British … [Read more...]

CHARLOTTES GO FREE AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

To mark the launch of American Airlines’ (operated by US Airways) inaugural flight to Charlotte, North Carolina on May 23rd, Manchester Airport is offering anyone called Charlotte free access to its Escape Lounges in terminals one, two and three that day. The daily service is one of many new … [Read more...]

THIS WEEK’S STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS

In this week's business pages - Spark Stockport Ideas competition gets help from local businesses; Stockport Technical School is breaking the mould; Gorgeous Couture appoint Design agency; Stockport Business Awards latest; Recruitment North open at Orbit's Regent House and much more .... … [Read more...]

INAUGURAL flynas FLIGHT TOUCHES DOWN AT MANCHESTER

flynas, the leading low-cost carrier with added value (Low Cost Carrier Plus) from Saudi Arabia, yesterday successfully launched its inaugural non-stop flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, to Manchester Airport – its second destination in the UK. XY 25 arrived at … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COMMITTED TO YOUNG LEARNERS

Stockport Council and Post 16 Further Education providers in the borough have shown their commitment to provide young people with the highest quality education and training. The Council and education providers signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to confirm their commitment to work together … [Read more...]

LATEST ROADWORKS IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council are planning to carry out a number of roadworks across the borough throughout May. Below is a list of the latest roadwork projects Stockport: United Utilities will be undertaking works on Northenden Road in Gatley between the junctions with West End Avenue and … [Read more...]